Shemia Fagan Resigns as Oregon Secretary of State Amid Cannabis Consulting Scandal
TL;DR
Shemia Fagan, the Secretary of State for Oregon, has announced her resignation following a scandal over her acceptance of a $10,000-per-month contract as a cannabis consultant while her office audited state regulations on cannabis businesses. Fagan's deputy, Cheryl Myers, will take over until a successor is appointed by Governor Tina Kotek. Fagan's resignation comes after days of mounting pressure and scrutiny over her consulting work, which she maintains was in line with state ethics rules.
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